DUBOIS: The DuBois Area Rotary Club is celebrating a significant milestone as longtime member Kim Hyeseon has achieved her fourth Paul Harris Fellow recognition, a distinction that reflects both generosity and a deep commitment to service.
The Paul Harris Fellow designation is one of the highest honors within Rotary. Named after Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, the recognition is awarded to individuals who contribute — or in whose name is contributed — $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. The Foundation supports humanitarian, educational, and community-based initiatives both locally and around the world.
Receiving the honor once is meaningful. Earning it four times represents sustained dedication to Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”
Kim Hyeseon’s continued support of The Rotary Foundation directly helps fund global efforts such as clean water initiatives, disease prevention and treatment programs, maternal and child health services, education and literacy projects, economic development initiatives, and Rotary’s longstanding commitment to polio eradication.
Photographed during the presentation are Kim Hyeseon and Jay Lohn, President of the DuBois Area Rotary Club. The ceremony took place during a regular club meeting, marked by the traditional Rotary bell and gavel — symbols of the fellowship and order that guide weekly gatherings.
A Paul Harris Fellow recognition not only honors financial support but also acknowledges the spirit behind it — a belief that collective action can create lasting change. Whether supporting international humanitarian missions or strengthening the DuBois community, contributions through The Rotary Foundation extend far beyond a single club meeting.
The DuBois Area Rotary Club meets every Tuesday in downtown DuBois at Luigi’s Ristorante. Community members interested in learning more about Rotary’s work — or in becoming part of a service-driven organization focused on making a difference locally and globally — are invited to attend as guests.
Through leaders like Kim Hyeseon, the club continues to demonstrate that meaningful service is not a one-time effort, but a lifelong commitment.
